CLEVELAND — Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Brandon Ingram will be sidelined during a do-or-die Game 7 against the Cavaliers on Sunday, May 3, at Rocket Arena.
During pregame media availability, Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said Ingram will not face the Cavs with the best-of-seven first-round NBA playoff series tied 3-3. The reason is right heel inflammation.
Ingram sat out the second half of the Raptors’ loss in Game 5 because of the heel issue, which also, at times, interfered with his 2025-26 regular season. He was also inactive for Game 6, which the Raptors won to force Game 7.
The Raptors initially listed Ingram as questionable to face the Cavs in Game 7, but they downgraded him to doubtful early on the afternoon of May 3. Then Rajakovic ruled out Ingram less than two hours before the scheduled 7:30 p.m. tipoff for Game 7.
Raptors vs Cavs Game 7 injury report
In addition to Ingram, Raptors starting point guard Immanuel Quickley (right hamstring strain) is on the injury report.
Quickley has not appeared in the postseason. On April 24, Toronto ruled out Quickley for the remainder of the first round.
Cavs vs Raptors Game 7 injury report
The Cavs did not include any players on their injury report for Game 7. It doesn’t mean the Cavs are completely healthy, though.
For example, shooting guard Sam Merrill (right hand/finger) and center Jarrett Allen (right knee tendonitis) have been playing hurt throughout the series.
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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